Shelf, glass counter display, brass and wood, Siegel Paris

Authentic shop display shelf (or counter display) made by the famous Établissements Siegel Paris, a historic company founded at the end of the 19th century, renowned for its high-end fittings for shops and bistros. This specific model has the following features: • Structure and Adjustability: Designed with two solid brass tubular uprights, topped with decorative finials. The brackets that hold the thick glass shelves are removable and can be easily adjusted in height along the tubes. • Style: A typical aesthetic of Art Nouveau and the period 1900-1920, combining elegance and commercial functionality. • Base: The heavy wooden base stabilised the entire unit when placed on a shop or bistro counter to display bottles, pastries, or precious items. This showcase is suitable for various uses, whether professional or personal. The inscription "Etablissement Siegel Paris" is engraved on the silver support holding the uprights. In good condition, details: - some marks on the brass, the gilding is patinated - some signs of use on the wood - the glass shelves have small chips at the corners. The details have been photographed. Dimensions: - total height: 94cm - wooden base: 72/26cm, thickness: 3.8cm - shelf: 70/20.5cm